Help! Buying tomorrow!

[drmitch]

Hey everybody

I've been a Miata nut for the last 7 years but will become a Yaris nut tomorrow. Al Gore, Live Earth, Inconvenient Truth, etc. have talked me into bettering my mpg and decreasing my CO2 footprint. I've got two hatchback Yarii on deck. One is a Bayou Blue with power package, 5 spd for $12,275. The other is a Red 5 spd with power package, aluminum pedals, sport shift knob, cargo net and arm rest for $12,450...it was a special order that somebody backed out of. I'm having a heck of a time deciding...I'm a young 46 and have been a sports car guy for the last 7 years, so the red and the goodies appeal to me. On the other hand, maybe I should "grow up" and go with the more convervative blue and maybe, should I ever sell the car, it'd be an easier sale in that color? I was also considering an auto trans as I have an hour stop and go commute every night going home but...I'm afraid it might be TOO much of a departure from the fun of the Miatas. Any input? Thanks!